Trial dates set in Shashemooke riots� case
Friday, March 14, 2014
The accused have pleaded not guilty to the charges and are all out on bail. Makgatho set November 3 as the date of mention. The trial will start from December 16 to 18 and will continue on February 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 next year.
Makgatho is now handling the case after Chief Magistrate Peggy Madandume was transferred to Selebi-Phikwe. Prosecutor Lapologang Moatswi had earlier on applied for the amendment of the charge sheet in respect of count two and three.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...